1710 S. Highland Ave. November 6, 2013

Lombard, Il. 60148

Phone 630-627-3912

FAX 630-627-9123

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Worship

This Week's Torah Portion

Worship Services

Writings

Rabbi Bob's Writings

Rabbi Cosnowsky's Writings

Message from Our President

Message from Our Educator

Connecting

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Sisterhood

Seniors

Social Action

Youth Groups

Learning

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Lifelong Learning

Congregational Life

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Kaddish

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Announcements

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Upcoming Happenings

Wednesday November 6

4:00 PM Hebrew School

7:00 PM Life Tree Ramblers Rehearsal

Friday November 8

9:30 AM Bridge

12:00 PM Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives

Sunday November 10

Manna Order Deadline

9:00 AM Religious School

9:30 AM Tumlar

12:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting

1:00 PM Beginning Hebrew Class

2:00 PM One Book/One Community

Monday November 11

7:00 PM Ways & Means Committee Meeting

7:00 PM Transition Committee Meeting

7:15 PM Mah Jongg & Pinochle

7:30 PM Ritual & Religious Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Intermediate Hebrew Class

Wednesday November 13

10:00 AM Bridge

4:00 PM Hebrew School

Pick up Manna Orders

Thursday November 14

12:00 PM Ladies Lunch Bunch

Friday November 15

10:00 AM Shabbat Chaverim

12:00 PM Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives

Sunday November 17

9:00 AM Religious School

NO Tumlar

9:00 AM Hanukkah Gift Bazaar

9:30 AM NEW: How to Do Hanukkah

10:00 AM Military Veterans Gathering

12:00 PM Environmental Concerns Committee Meeting

12:00 PM Post Confirmation Class

1:00 PM Beginning Hebrew Class

Monday November 18

6:30 PM Lifelong Learning Committee Meeting

7:00 PM Planned Giving Endowment Committee

7:15 PM Mah Jongg & Pinochle

7:30 PM Intermediate Hebrew Class

7:30 PM Library Committee Meeting

7:30 PM Ways & Meanings Committee Meeting

Tuesday November 19

1:00 PM Pinochle

6:30 PM Bridge Lessons for Beginners

7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

7:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday November 20

10:00 AM Bridge

12:00 PM Senior Lunch & Program

4:00 PM Hebrew School

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Shabbat Services

Shabbat Vayetze

Friday November 8, 2013

7:30 PM Shabbat Service with the Life Tree Ramblers

Oneg Host: Livingston Family

Saturday November 9, 2013

9:00 AM Torah Study

10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Will Livingston will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

Shabbat Vayishlach

Friday November 15, 2013

6:30 PM Tot Shabbat

8:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service ~ Rabbi Cosnowsky will discuss,

"Why There are no Atheists in Foxholes."

Oneg Host: Lang Family

Saturday November 16, 2013

9:00 AM Torah Study

10:30 AM Morning Service ~ Mac Lang will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

Worship

Message from Rabbi Cosnowsky

Hanukkah has never fallen before Thanksgiving until now. This won't happen again in our lifetime. Read more here.

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service- The DuPage Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday, November 25 at 7:30 PM in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Procopius Abbey at the corner of Maple and College in Lisle. Read more here.

Adult Activities

Message from Our President

On Saturday November 2, I was fortunate enough to attend a birthday dinner and a surprise birthday party all in the same day. A dinner this special only happens with members of our congregation. Read more here.

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One Book/One Community Program returns to the Western suburbs THIS Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 PM. Jami Attenberg will discuss her novel, The Middlesteins. Read more here.
Staying Connected at Etz Chaim:

Sisterhood News:

Stitch N' Kvetch- Stitch n' Kvetchers are gathering any unwanted yarn. We're planning a project to make warm hats and scarves for the needy. A 'hamper' labeled YARN is located in the Gift Shop Lobby. Please place any scraps or unwanted yarn skeins in sealed baggies and drop them in the bin! Check out new Stitch N' Kvetch dates on Keep Connecting at Etz Chaim page on our website.
Hanukkah Gift Bazaar- We are hosting our annual Hanukkah Gift Bazaar on Sunday, November 17, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM featuring the largest collection of renowned Judaic art outside of Chicago and the North Shore. Read more here.
Congregation Etz Chaim Sisterhood Gift Shop's Guide to Hanukkah 2013, click here.
PADS Adopt-An-Apartment- The Social Action Committee has just embarked on another Adopt-An-Apartment with DuPage PADS. Read more here.
Social Action Shabbat on December 6, 2013 will welcome guest speaker, U.S. Representative Bill Foster from the 11th District. More information coming soon.
Lifelong Learning Committee "Where Learning Never Ends" presents the 2013 Shabbaton, Mussar taught by Rabbi Cosnowsky. Read more here.
JUF Brunch- The JUF Brunch will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2013. The guest speaker will be Eric Goldman, author of The American Jewish Story Through Cinema. Pre-order your book here.
DuPage United November Update- DuPage United Fundraising is ending in early November. THERE IS STILL TIME TO SEND YOUR DONATION or make a personal donation. Read more here.

School & Youth Activities

Shabbat Chaverim- Our next Shabbat Chaverim will be on Friday morning, November 15 at 10:00 AM. This program is for young children and a parent/guardian. Each session we do a craft, have play time, music with Cindy Michelassi and, of course a snack. We recite the Shabbat blessings and then have challah and juice.
JYG Retreat- Our annual Junior Youth Group Retreat will be held at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) in Oconomowoc, WI the weekend of November 22-24. Read more here.
Hanukkah Craft Party- Join us on Sunday, November 24 for Etz Chaim's annual Hanukkah Craft Party, 1200 PM - 2:00 PM. There will be crafts, games, prizes, face painting, Hanukkah goodies and more. This event is for children in preschool through second grade. There is no cost for this event!
SKIP- Enroll Your Child in SKIP Now- The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special savings plan that helps Chicago-area youngsters 3rd -9th grade visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish education. Please contact Rachel Wood if you have not received your packet. Read more here. Enrollment packets need to be received no later than November 15, 2013.
Jewish American Heroes- Each week this year we have a famous guest visiting our school. The guest is always a figure from our American Jewish past. Read more here.

Congregational Life

Caring Committee- Do you know about the caring committee? Occasionally we hear someone mention that they wish Congregation Etz Chaim had an organization to help other congregants in need. Read more here.

Did You Know

Manna- The next Manna is THIS Sunday, November 10. The Manna Gift Card program provides an easy, no cost way to raise funds for our congregation while receiving 100% value for every dollar you spend. Find out more about Manna or click here for an order form.
Register for Fall Classes at OSRUI- OSRUI offers many classes and programs throughout the fall. Read more here.
Indiana University's Jewish Studies is now accepting applications for scholarships for incoming freshmen for 2014-2015. Read more here.

Past Events & Activities

Faces of Christianity Part One- On Monday, October 28, Reverend James Dvorscak - Father Jim - opened this year's Faces of Christianity series with a fascinating look at the origins and practices of Catholicism as well as its relationship to Judaism. Read more here.

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1710 S. Highland Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148